Puppies & Adult Dogs

What is the best training for you?

We have courses for dogs of all abilities and age. They are also designed for the whole family, and we encourage everyone to join in during the lessons. Training can begin at any age and the sooner the socialisation process starts the better. Classes are fun, both for you and your dog, as well as reinforcing relationships and socialising your dog under controlled, safe conditions. You decide how far you want to go, with the option to work towards the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme awards in most of the classes.

PUPPY HOME VISITS

Get your puppy off to the best possible start! Help prevent problems before they arise, solve problems that have already started, get a head start with training before your puppy is allowed out and about, and get professional advice about all areas of Puppy Care.

PUPPY & ADULT DOG TRAINING CLASSES

The classes are both fun and informative and will cover all the relevant exercises to get you and your dog off to a flying start. Each lesson is approximately 45 minutes, and family members are welcome to come along and join in. There are a small number of dogs in each class so early booking is essential. The lessons all include exercises from the the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme awards!

Classes are in Bowburn or Brancepeth

PUPPY CLASS - for pups up to 5 months of age at the start of the course (4-lesson course for £97)

6.15pm - Tuesday 17th May to 14th June (no lesson on 31st May) - Bowburn DH6 5AT

JUNIOR CLASS - ideal for pups up to one year old that have attended one of Jo's Puppy or Newcomers classes (4-lesson course for £97)

6.15pm - Tuesday 1st March - Bowburn

PROGRESS CLASS - for dogs who have already attended Jo's Puppy or Junior courses (4-lesson course for £97)

10am - Wednesday 18th May ( no lesson on 1st June) - Brancepeth (outdoor lessons)

NEWCOMERS CLASS - for dogs over 5 months old who have not previously attended Jo's classes or for those who are still working on the basics of training (4-lesson course for £97)

Note: If your dog barks or lunges at other dogs or people then you should book onto a Tellington TTouch online course, the Calm Dog Course or arrange an online Behaviour Consultation! Contact Jo for more details

10am - Wednesday 6th April to 4th May (no lesson on 20th April) - Brancepeth (CLASS FULL)

Application Form for all classes and workshops

CALM DOG COURSE

This is my new interactive group online course that includes an introduction to the Tellington TTouch Method, ACE free work, detailed observations, learning about why dogs behave the way they do, and relevant Behaviour and Training Advice.

The course runs over 4 weeks (7 sessions in total), and consists of zoom training and feedback sessions, homework exercises to practice between sessions, a private Facebook group where you can share videos (not compulsory) and get advice and support between lessons. Each zoom session is recorded for you to watch again and to keep you up to date if you miss a lesson.

As this is an online course, it is particularly useful if you have a dog who is anxious and/or reactive around people and other dogs, as it allows you both to learn simple and effective techniques to use when you are out-and-about, and to build trust and confidence in each other.

Note: At the end of the Calm Dog Course, 100% of the participants said that they had benefitted from being part of a group course. Those who had originally wanted to book a Home Visit for a Behaviour Consultation said that they recommend booking onto this course instead!

See what the owners have said about their experiences on the Calm Dog Course HERE

Next course start date: Wednesday 25th May (£157) and the dates for the 7 sessions are:

6.45pm-8.00pm on Wednesdays 25th May, 1st June, 8th June and 15th June ( 4 lessons)
6.30pm-7.15pm on Sundays 29th May, 5th June and 12th June (3 feedback sessions)

New course start date: Monday 6th June (£157) and the dates for the 7 sessions are:

6.45pm-8.00pm on Mondays 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th June (4 lessons)
6.30pm-7.15pm on Fridays 10th, 17th and 24th June (3 feedback sessions)

BOOK your place HERE!

BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMSConsultations - Tellington TTouch - Calm Dog Course - ACE

Is your dog?

Barking at people, dogs or other animals?
Ignoring you out on walks?
Becoming anxious easily?
Afraid of noises
Scared or sick in the car?
Pulling on the lead?
Worried about being left home alone?
Feeling the effects of old age or illness?
Finding it difficult to listen to you and focus?

If you answer 'YES' to any of the above, then here are the options of how I can help you and your dog!

Please note: I have been working professionally with animals for over 40 years, and have specialised in Pet Behaviour and Dog Training for over 21 years, and in my experience, and with extensive client feedback, I have found that a Home Visit for a Behaviour Consultation is not always the best place to start helping you and your dog. This is particularly relevant if the problem behaviour involves fear, anxiety and/or reactivity towards other dogs or people.

By starting with a zoom or telephone call, or by booking on to an online group Calm Dog Course or Tellington TTouch or Animal Centred Education (ACE) course, I am able to get you started straight away with specific advice and practical exercises to use in your home and out on walks. After this, in-person 1-1 appointments can be made if needed.

*It is essential to rule out any medical or physical issues that could be affecting or causing your dog's inappropriate behaviour by speaking to your vet*

All of the appointments and courses teach you why your dog behaves in a certain way, and give you simple, kind and calm solutions so that you can learn together and develop a better bond.

Option 1: Initial Contact Call - This is ideal if you want to discuss the options, decide on the best route forward for you and your dog, and have a plan of action to get you started (30 minute zoom or phone call £37)

Option 2: Behaviour Consultations - The first appointment is always a zoom or phone call. These allow us to discuss the problems in detail and get you started with practical solutions straight away. You can book as many or as few appointments as you need.

(One hour initial zoom or phone appointment £97. Follow-on 30 minute zoom or phone appointments £47 per session.) Note: There are no Home Visits available at the moment!

Option 3: Tellington TTouch Method online or in-person courses. TTouch includes simple and effective bodywork and loose lead walking techniques to promote calmness, self-confidence, self-control, and general wellbeing. When animals (or people) FEEL better, then they are able to RESPOND better in all situations.

One-day in-person workshop at Bowburn, Durham DH6 5AT on Sunday 22nd May 2022 (10.00am-4.30pm £87).

Option 4: Animal Centred Education (ACE) online or in-person courses. This includes Free Work, detailed observations, and other activities to highlight issues so that we can promote self-confidence and focus.

Option 5: Calm Dog Course! This is my new interactive online course that includes an introduction to Tellington TTouch, ACE Free Work, detailed observations, and relevant Behaviour and Training Advice. It runs over 4 weeks and includes zoom training sessions, homework, a private online group where you can share videos (if you want specific advice) and get advice and support between lessons. All sessions will be recorded so that you can watch them again and to keep you up to date if you miss a session.

NOTE: At the end of the Calm Dog Course, 100% of the participants said that they had benefitted from being part of a group course. Those who had originally wanted to book a Home Visit said that they recommend booking onto this course instead!

Calm Dog Course starts on Wednesday 25th May 2022. It consists of 7 evenings of interactive group zoom lessons/feedback sessions over 4 weeks at 6.45pm-8.00pm on Wednesdays 25th May, 1st June, 8th June and 15th June, and feedback sessions 6.30pm-7.15pm on Sundays 29th May, 5th June and 12th June (£157 for the course).
Calm Dog Course starts on Monday 6th June 2022. It consists of 7 evenings of interactive group zoom lessons/feedback sessions over 4 weeks at 6.45pm-8.00pm on Mondays 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th June, and feedback sessions at 6.30pm-7.15pm on Fridays 10th, 17th and 24th June (£157 for the course).

See what owners say about the Calm Dog Course here.

Apply for a course or consultation HERE

Training Classes are held at Bowburn Community Centre, Bowburn, Durham DH6 5AT